World Affairs

Afghanistan is on fire again — and the world Is watching it burn

By GEN. HAIBATULLAH ALIZAI, former Chief of Staff of the Afghan National Army, who warns that the world is in danger from the Taliban

13 hrs ago

The Trouble with Bibi

This article is a public service for readers who care about Israel. They should be very worried. Vigilance is needed to save the Jewish state.

Jul 18 •

Trump and NATO just changed the Ukraine War

Now the Russian dictator Putin must be forced to choose

Jul 17 •

A massive, urgent, decisive litmus test for Syria’s new regime

Jihadists or a legitimate government? The massacre of Druze in Suwayda is where the mystery will be resolved

Jul 16 •

The tariffs lie that just won’t die

Trump’s reckless trade war is based on a total misunderstanding of economics. Is he aware of it? Is he lying or clueless? No one seems to know.

Jul 14 •

Jerusalem Honors Armenian Photographer, Bridging Shared Histories

A new square named for Elia Kahvedjian signals hope for Jewish-Armenian renewal

Jul 9

Middle East Update - July 8, 2025

Theater in Washington, Horror in Gaza, nonsense in the West Bank (An omnibus of the moment)

Jul 8 •

Time to end the Gaza war

Here's how to do it strategically, saving the Israeli hostages, moving aside Hamas, and giving Gazans hope

Jul 6 •

How the East was lost

FOURTH OF JULY READ: Nixon saw exactly what would happen in Russia. Crook though he was, he towered over today's leaders in his understanding of…

Jul 4 •

Hands off, Trump: Netanyahu’s trial isn’t yours to mess with

The president, who now is trying to get the Netanyahu trial cancelled, has done quite enough to undermine democracy in America. Leave other countries…

Jul 1 •

What to look forward to in July

After a June that saw quite a collection of firsts

Jul 1 •

The 12-Day War is (seemingly) over

Ask Questions Later answers the key ones: Here's where we stand

Jun 24 •

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